Phil Dunsteris joiningSteve Carellfor a new HBO comedy fromTed Lasso’s creator. Even though the status of the Apple TV+ hit has yet to be fully clarified, reports have indicated that Dunster will not be back inTed Lassoseason 4as a series regular. Instead, if the football dramedy does return, Dunster may simply make a few guest appearances as Jamie Tartt. This is because Dunster has a busy schedule, having prominent roles in other series.
Now, according toDeadline, Dunster has added another high-profile project to his slate.He’ll star in an untitled HBO comedy fromTed Lassoco-creator Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses ofScrubs. Dunster’s character details are under wraps, but it’s his latest series after the Apple TV+ dramaSurfaceand the Prime Video thrillerThe Devil’s Hour. The actor has a prominent role in all three.
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It Unfolds On A College Campus
Although details about the plot are limited, even after the latest casting update, it was reported back in May that Carell will play an author in the upcoming series.The storyunfolds on a college campus setting, with Carell’s character having what’s described as a complicated relationship with his daughter. The premiere episode will be written by Lawrence and Tarses, who worked on the popular hospital comedyScrubs. They also executive produce alongside Carell, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions.
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The untitled HBO comedy is produced by Doozerin association with Warner Bros. Television, which is on a bit of a hot streak. Warner Bros. TV has collaborated with Lawrence to createTed Lasso,Shrinking, andBad Monkey. All three shows have done well for Apple TV+, withTed Lassoin particular becoming one of the biggest hits on streaming. HBO ishoping to capture some of that magic as it builds out its comedy blockwith series from Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave), Rachel Sennott (Bottoms), and now Lawrence.
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Sounds Like A Winner
Without knowing too many details, it’s hard to be too definitive about the new HBO show. But the fun thing about Lawrence’s shows, as evidenced bytheShrinkingcast, in particular, is that the veteran TV creator tends to bring together great ensembles. It’ll be fun to see who else joinsDunster,Carell, and what the plot actually is.
Source:Deadline
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